There's a certain Chicago athlete who is about to receive a few apologies.
Bears head coach Lovie Smith confirmed during a news conference on Monday that quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) during Chicago's 21-14 loss to the Packers in Chicago during the NFC Championship game.
Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times reported early Monday morning that Cutler had a torn MCL.
Cutler has been receiving a heavy dose of criticism from fellow NFL players via Twitter for leaving the NFC Championship game with what first appeared as nothing more than a minor leg injury.
The Bears quarterback was removed from the game in the first half and lasted just one drive in the second half when attempting to play through the pain. He was 6-for-14 for 80 yards and one interception.
The Packers went on to top Cutler's Bears 21-14 and will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl.
